Kremlin says U.S. moon mining proposals need thorough legal analysis

The Kremlin on Wednesday said a U.S.-proposed legal blueprint for mining on the moon would need…

Apocalyptic movies show what we worry about most

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, movies about post-apocalyptic worlds—often brought about by deadly, fast-spreading viruses—drew millions…

New study reveals most Europeans support basic income after COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic is inspiring Europeans to think the previously unthinkable, according to a ground-breaking survey…

Mission Impossible to Mission Control: Tom Cruise to film in space

Tom Cruise will film his next Hollywood blockbuster on location—250 miles up in the air and…

Stars and scientists call for world not to 'go back to normal'

A host of celebrities and scientists including Madonna, Robert de Niro and a clutch of Nobel…

Traffic pollution drops in lockdown—but other risks to air quality increase

Traffic pollution for most parts of the UK is plummeting thanks to the COVID-19 lockdown but…

Ancient river systems on Mars seen in unparalleled detail

Researchers have spent decades looking for evidence of ancient water on Mars. As technology has progressed,…

Scientists 'at the bleeding edge' with upgrade to CMS detector

The huge detectors providing a window to the world’s tiniest particles are set for a $153…

Outsmarting the enemy: Tree frogs rely on illusions to find mates without being eaten

tree frogs become easy targets for predators and parasites when they send mating calls, but they’re…

Shedding light on the ocean’s living carbon pump

Phytoplankton play a crucial role in ocean biology and climate. Understanding the natural processes that influence…